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« Reply #75 on: January 25, 2012, 03:51:16 AM » |
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Thanks for letting us know about the update! Will download that now.
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« Reply #76 on: January 25, 2012, 05:45:28 AM » |
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Here's a hint for Mac users:
When you go to download the update from amazon, you can right click on the download link and choose "download link as". From the menu that pops up, you can choose to download the file directly to your Kindle (of course, you will need to have plugged in your Kindle before starting this process). Unplug your Kindle and then follow the steps for updating. It cuts out a few steps and works like a charm!
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« Reply #77 on: January 25, 2012, 11:14:11 AM » |
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Here's a hint for Mac users:
When you go to download the update from amazon, you can right click on the download link and choose "download link as".
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« Reply #78 on: January 25, 2012, 07:30:24 PM » |
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My first K3 had a "terminal failed update" (as the KCS tech called it), requiring a new device. I am, naturally, nervous about downloading the updates myself now, but I was tired of waiting so DS (our techie guy) did it for me tonight! Now I'm off to read and enjoy a cup of tea!  |
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« Reply #79 on: January 26, 2012, 07:30:19 PM » |
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I think you guys are crazy. My page turns aren't any faster than they were. Probably the effect you're seeing is the "I rebooted my Kindle" effect when you do the update. |
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« Reply #80 on: January 30, 2012, 08:49:20 AM » |
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So am I correct in assuming this isn't an update that's being pushed out OTA by Amazon? We have to download it & update ourselves? Just wondering as I had my Wi-Fi on all weekend & nothing... *shrugs* ..just wondered if it would eventually be coming or if I should just do it myself..
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« Reply #81 on: January 30, 2012, 01:40:05 PM » |
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Just do it yourself, Heather. It's quick and relatively painless. Just download the file, copy it into your Touch, unplug it from your computer and update.
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« Reply #82 on: January 30, 2012, 08:03:07 PM » |
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My KT just updated by itself...I had been browsing the Amazon store and then set it down for a bit..... I'd have to say the page turns are much faster, and I thought they were fine before. It kind of startled me. Betsy |
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« Reply #83 on: January 30, 2012, 08:31:16 PM » |
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My KT just updated by itself...I had been browsing the Amazon store and then set it down for a bit..... I'd have to say the page turns are much faster, and I thought they were fine before. It kind of startled me. Betsy When I bought my touch and it had the older firmware on it and I thought it was pretty sluggish - I was a little concerned about it. Then I updated (same day I bought it as the update was already out) and it made a huge difference, imo. I was pretty happy about it - and relieved. It's nice when updates really make a difference. |
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« Reply #84 on: January 30, 2012, 09:14:18 PM » |
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I'm still waiting for it. I'm getting a little unhappy. I like to keep it simple. Don't want to connect to computer, etc.
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« Reply #85 on: January 30, 2012, 09:20:20 PM » |
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Well, clearly it has started being pushed out. I recommend shopping the Amazon store for a few minutes, and then setting the KT down for ten or fifteen minutes or more. That's what I did (unintentionally). I was playing with viewing Wish Lists while in the Amazon Store.
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« Reply #86 on: January 30, 2012, 10:12:22 PM » |
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It finally updated since I last looked hour or so ago. Have had wifi / 3G on for couple weeks at least. My K3 / KK never got the latest (or 2) updates. Would that still update via wifi / 3G? I'll leave it on. I don't use it much now. I just turned it on. Kept touching the screen. Nothing happened?  Oh yeah, there's keys. |
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« Reply #87 on: January 30, 2012, 10:16:50 PM » |
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It finally updated since I last looked hour or so ago. Have had wifi / 3G on for couple weeks at least. My K3 / KK never got the latest (or 2) updates. Would that still update via wifi / 3G? I'll leave it on. I don't use it much now. I just turned it on. Kept touching the screen. Nothing happened? Oh yeah, there's keys. Yeah, I always have my WiFi on. I remember with the K1, sometimes it seemed like actually downloading something would trigger the update. Today, mine had had WiFi on all day, but within a few minutes of browsing the Amazon store, it updated.... Could be coinkidink...  Betsy |
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« Reply #88 on: January 30, 2012, 10:17:25 PM » |
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It finally updated since I last looked hour or so ago. Have had wifi / 3G on for couple weeks at least. My K3 / KK never got the latest (or 2) updates. Would that still update via wifi / 3G? I'll leave it on. I don't use it much now. I just turned it on. Kept touching the screen. Nothing happened? Oh yeah, there's keys. LOL.  I did the same thing last time I used my KK. So used to touch now! |
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« Reply #89 on: January 31, 2012, 08:17:35 PM » |
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My father's touch has not updated yet.
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« Reply #90 on: February 01, 2012, 04:50:25 AM » |
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Hi I updated My KT myself and now when using the TTS the Touch no longer goes into sleep mode from no activity and just follows the reader. Seems to turn pages faster also. Now how about addressing the landscape issue !!!!!...WVleo
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« Reply #91 on: February 01, 2012, 01:40:04 PM » |
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Hey everybody! I have a problem. Today, on my Kindle Touch appeared the text with software update. I waited, but I was confused: the Wi-Fi was not turned off. But I sad: "it's nice, I have updates!" After finished updating, I waited for my Kindle to restart itself, but on the screen appears the following text: "Your Kindle Needs Repair. Please contact Kindle Customer Service at http://www.kindle.com/support." Anyone else had the same problem with me?  I tried to update manually the software, but I can't. I copy the downloaded file to my Kindle, but I can't turn it on, to make the updates. Maybe the problem is that my Wi-Fi was not turned on? Please give me an answer because I'm really worried. Thanx! |
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« Reply #92 on: February 01, 2012, 06:37:13 PM » |
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I think you need to contact customer service. There is someone early in this post who had the same problem.
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« Reply #93 on: February 02, 2012, 03:48:05 PM » |
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thanx, problem solved
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« Reply #94 on: February 05, 2012, 09:04:28 AM » |
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thanx, problem solved
Dear boglarpf, can you describe, how you solved the problem? My KT "needs repair" after update 5.0.3, too. Tx |
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